Safety

The Builders Association has a long history of helping keep Chicagoland's construction workers safe on a jobsite. From its funding for the main award in the AGC's Annual Safety Contest in 1927 to its Safety Partnership with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration today, the Builders Association has always encouraged its companies to develop strong safety programs.

For more about the Safety Partnership or other Association safety initiatives, contact Kristin Garcia, Client Services Manager, at 847.318.8585.

News and articles

New Safety Standards For Cranes, Derricks

By Andy Cole
July 29, 2010

OSHA's long awaited new standards are designed to prevent jobsite accidents and fatalities.

Supervisory Training Webinar Series July 28, 2010
Construction Ups And Downs July 28, 2010

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Safety Partnership

The Builders Association's Safety Partnership with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration affords its members an alternative to traditional OSHA enforcement and promotes a safe and healthful work environment.

Check Your Posters

Make sure you are in compliance with statutes requiring posters or notices in your workplace or on your jobsite. The U.S. Department of Labor offers many posters for free. Be sure to check that you are current and compliant!

Safety events

Contractor Safety Forum 8/12/2010
Builders Association Fall Meeting 9/9/2010
Leadership and Motivation for Construction Supervisors Webinar 9/14/2010
Understanding and Managing Project Costs for Construction Supervisors Webinar 10/7/2010
Oral and Written Communication for Construction Supervisors Webinar 10/27/2010

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FYI

Visit the AGC Bookstore to Order Safety Related Products.
The OSHA FACT Book illustrates how being safe adds value to business, work and life.